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Flores – The Portuguese Church in Sikka

Posted on October 16, 2022 by ianburnet

Like the Portuguese Church in Batavia this is actually a Dutch Church built in the grounds of a former Portuguese Church. This becomes evident when you look at all the Portuguese names on the gravestones in the adjacent cemetery, such … Continue reading →

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Batavia – Gereja Sion (The Portuguese Church)

Posted on June 15, 2022 by ianburnet

The Gereja Sion, built around 1693, is the oldest building in Jakarta that is still used for its original purpose and the Church’s massive columns and walls have allowed it to stand for over three hundred years. The site of … Continue reading →

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